Production Support Technician

Lamar Advertising•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Our Graphics department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is looking for a Production Support Technician to help bring innovative advertising campaigns to life in Baton Rouge, LA, and beyond. This position supports the silk screen printing process by producing films, mixing colors, and registering screens. Why Lamar? Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking. Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel . Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page . Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification. What you can expect from us: A Monday-Thursday 6a-4p work schedule with occasional extended overtime on Fridays An hourly range of $16.50 - $17.00 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth A 2-month comprehensive training program Career advancement opportunities Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential Multiple medical plan options and health savings account Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave Employee Stock purchase plan 401k plan with company match Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions What we're looking for in you: Ability to read and follow directions. Safely handle various chemicals. Ability to follow best work practices to ensure compliance to all safety and environmental regulations. Good vision (able to design visually with the proficiency to distinguish color patterns and identify good use of color). Communicate effectively both written and orally with excellent organizational and detail oriented skills. PC and systems proficiency. Use hand and power tools including gas or diesel operated equipment. Familiarity with MSDS and personal protection and working knowledge of IWS and FA equipment. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent required 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred Forklift and Manlift Certification preferred Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email [email protected] . A day in the life: Pulling print schedules, printing or pulling films, sheeting blanks, washing and coating screens, burning films, and stretching screens. Conduct quality checks, touch up and repairs, labeling, boxing and shipping. Ensuring all safety and housekeeping rules are adhered to. Assist in maintaining shop machinery and equipment. Physical Demands and Work Environment The primary work environment is a shop. Shop is climate controlled but may be required to work outside and in other areas during periods of extreme temperatures. The physical demands include moderate lifting (up to 75 pounds), pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus in reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing. Nights spent traveling for this position are less than 10%. Who we are: Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through: Billboards Interstate logos Handpainted murals Transportation and airports The largest network of digital billboards in the United States We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts. Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic. Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment. 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Requirements

Ability to read and follow directions.
Safely handle various chemicals.
Ability to follow best work practices to ensure compliance to all safety and environmental regulations.
Good vision (able to design visually with the proficiency to distinguish color patterns and identify good use of color).
Communicate effectively both written and orally with excellent organizational and detail oriented skills.
PC and systems proficiency.
Use hand and power tools including gas or diesel operated equipment.
Familiarity with MSDS and personal protection and working knowledge of IWS and FA equipment.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
Forklift and Manlift Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Pulling print schedules, printing or pulling films, sheeting blanks, washing and coating screens, burning films, and stretching screens.
Conduct quality checks, touch up and repairs, labeling, boxing and shipping.
Ensuring all safety and housekeeping rules are adhered to.
Assist in maintaining shop machinery and equipment.

Benefits

A Monday-Thursday 6a-4p work schedule with occasional extended overtime on Fridays
An hourly range of $16.50 - $17.00 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
A 2-month comprehensive training program
Career advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
Employee Stock purchase plan
401k plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions